Healing Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Bertram B. Joyner

Apple cider vinegar is a brownish vinegar made from fermented apples.
The healing properties in apple cider vinegar have been used for thousands
of years to treat common ailments and infections such as sinusitis, colds,
and the flu.

According to Dr. D.C. Jarvis, author of Folk Medicine, apple cider vinegar
taken daily will improve digestion and heal many chronic ailments, such
as depression, fatigue, and arthritis, as well as lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

1.              History

o   Apple cider vinegar has been used for thousands of years for treating a variety of complaints. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, recommended the use of apple cider vinegar mixed with honey to treat colds and the flu in 400 BC. Since then, apple cider vinegar has continued to be used for treating a variety of ailments including aches and pains and was used by Roman soldiers and Japanese samurai as a healing elixir for health, strength, and vitality. It was used in the American Civil War as an antiseptic to clean the wounds of soldiers and continued to be used in this way up until World War I.

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Properties

o   It is the sour taste of apple cider vinegar that also gives it its cleansing and antiseptic properties. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which helps to get rid of harmful bacteria and yeast in the digestive tract. It assists with digestion and the absorption of vitamins from food. It also contains pectin, which is a water-soluble fiber. It absorbs water, fat, toxins, and cholesterol in the digestive tract and flushes it out of the body.

Uses

o   Apple cider vinegar has a large number of uses. It has powerful cleansing properties and assists in the healing of many ailments. It is used to cleanse the colon and digestive tract. There are many books that detail the benefits of apple cider vinegar, and according to authors such as Dr. Earl Mindell and Dr. D. C. Jarvis, it has the ability to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as clear fats and toxins from the body. The other uses listed include cleansing the skin and fighting acne. It has also been known to have antibacterial properties and will reduce the symptoms and severity of colds, the flu, sinus problems, and infections.

Benefits

o   According to Dr. D.C. Jarvis, when taken each day first thing in the morning, apple cider vinegar will greatly increase your energy levels and general health and vitality. Pain from chronic illness will decrease and may go away altogether. Skin will be clearer, digestion easier, and the overall health of your heart and nervous system will be greatly improved.

Dosage

o   Apple cider vinegar can be taken everyday. Two to four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily will improve overall health and vitality. When taken first thing in the morning, the apple cider vinegar will have a powerful cleansing effect on the body. When using apple cider vinegar for weight loss, take three tablespoons in water three times a day. A popular way of consuming apple cider vinegar is to add it to a cup of purified water

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